Flame Broiler continues its expansion with a new location in Bakersfield, California. The additional location commemorates with an official grand opening on October 14 celebrating with buy one bowl, get one free promotion including the choice of chicken, tofu, beef along with half and half which will be available until October 15. Additionally, the location will be offering a $5.99 bowl and drink combo as well as a $7.99 plate and drink promotion during the remainder of October.

This is the first Flame Broiler location for franchisees Angelica Arana and Christopher Arana, who are thrilled to intersect their management careers with food management to bring healthier menu options to the neighborhood and promote better eating alternatives.

“I personally enjoy the simplicity of the menu and the vision of serving a healthier cuisine to promote a healthier lifestyle for not just our community, but for all,” says Christopher Arana, Flame Broiler franchisee. “It’s wonderful to be able to provide a restaurant that encourages consumers to make better decisions when it comes to their health.”

Flame Broiler’s core menu features rice bowls that start at only 140 calories. The bowls are made with non-GMO white or brown rice, Angus beef, all-natural chicken or organic charbroiled tofu, freshly blanched vegetables, and topped with chopped green onions. For an added flavor kick, guests are invited to top bowls off with Flame Broiler’s proprietary hot sauce, double hot sauce, triple hot sauce or its Korean BBQ-inspired Magic Sauce.

“As a company, we are elated to welcome new team members to our Flame Broiler family,” says Young Lee, CEO and founder of Flame Broiler. “We enjoy seeing new franchisees like Angelica and Christopher open their very own business in our home territory of California and help improve the community’s health one bowl at a time.”